Ethnologue

Krahô

ISO 639-3

Alternate Names

Craho, Craô, Kraô, Mehim

Population

2,180 (Crevels 2012). Ethnic population: 2,180 (2006 FUNASA).

Location

Maranhão and Tocantins states; 5 villages.

Language Maps

Language Status

6a* (Vigorous).

Classification

Dialects

None known. Different from Canela [ram], but may be able to use literature adapted from Canela. Lexical similarity: high with Apinaye [apn].

Typology

SOV.

Language Use

Vigorous. Also use Portuguese [por], all men and a growing number of women (Crevels 2007).

Language Development

Grammar.

Language Resources

Writing

Latin script [Latn], in development.

Other Comments

Do not accept the name Canela.